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CCSU ECSU UNH Quinnipiac WestConn SHU University of Bridgeport UConn East Stroudsburg University Gettysburg College Jackson State University UHart| Southern Connecticut State University | Washington College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCSU | Washington College | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Chestertown, MD | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 955 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | washcoll.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $50,626 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $50,626 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $13,834 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $31,650 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $35,683 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 98% |
Admission |
SCSU | Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,316 | 2,554 | ||
| Admitted | 6,896 | 1,908 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 74.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 12.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1190/1390 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
SCSU | Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $50,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $24,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $250 |
Diversity |
SCSU | Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 4% |
Students |
SCSU | Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 53% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | Washington College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Connecticut State University is larger than than Washington College based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 955 students)
SCSU vs. Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or Washington College?
- Washington College is 682.5% more expensive to attend than SCSU for in-state tuition ($50,626.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 161.5% higher at Washington College than Southern Connecticut State University ($50,626.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Connecticut State University than Washington College ($18,712 vs. $31,650)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington College are 1.7% lower than costs at Southern Connecticut State University ($13,834 vs. $14,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington College than Southern Connecticut State University (98% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington College students is 388.3% larger than aid received Southern Connecticut State University ($35,683 vs. $7,308)
SCSU vs. Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU or Washington College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washington College or SCSU .
- Accepted freshman Washington College students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at SCSU (3.2)
- SCSU has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Washington College (74.7%)
SCSU vs. Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU or Washington College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Washington College and SCSU.
- The graduation rate at Washington College is higher than Southern Connecticut State University (75% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Washington College earn on average $5,000 more per year than SCSU graduates after ten years. ($50,800 vs. $45,800)
- Southern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $24,250)
- SCSU graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Washington College graduates. ($240 vs. $250)
- More Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCSU students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/